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3.2.2/3.2.3 - Group 2 and Group 7 Flashcards

1
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Define a reducing agent

A

An electron donor

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2
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Describe the trend in the reducing strength of halides

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  • Increases down the group
  • Ionic radius increases
  • Weaker attraction between outer electron and nucleus
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3
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What is the observation for SO2?

A

(Acidic) Choking gas

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4
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What is the observation for S?

A

Yellow solid

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5
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What is the observation for H2S

A

Smell of bad eggs

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6
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What forms SO2?

A

Br- and I-

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7
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What forms S?

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I-

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8
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What forms H2S?

A

I-

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9
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What is the observation for this reaction:
2I- -> I2 + 2e-

A

Black solid

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10
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What is the observation for this reaction:
2Br- -> Br2 + 2e-

A

Brown fumes

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11
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What do F and Cl undergo when they react with H2SO4?

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Acid-base reactions

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12
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What is the ionic equation for H2SO4 reaction with F and Cl?

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H+ + F- -> HF
H+ + Cl- -> HCl

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13
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What is the observation for H2SO4 and F?

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Misty fumes of HF gas

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What is the observation for H2SO4 and Cl?

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Misty fumes of HCl gas

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15
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What are the steps for the halide test?

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  1. Dissolve sample in water
  2. Add HNO3
  3. Add AgNO3(aq) solution
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16
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What are the observations from adding HNO3 and AgNO3 in a halide test?

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  • Fluoride: No precipitate
  • Chloride: White precipitate
  • Bromide: Cream precipitate
  • Iodide: Yellow precipitate
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17
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What are the observations after adding dilute NH3?

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  • Chloride: White precipitate dissolves
  • Bromide: Cream precipitate insoluble
  • Iodide: Yellow precipitate insoluble
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18
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What are the observations after adding concentrated NH3?

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  • Bromide: Cream precipitate dissolves
  • Iodide: Yellow precipitate insoluble
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19
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Equation for AgCl and NH3

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AgCl(s) + 2NH3 -> [Ag(NH3)2]+(aq) + Cl-(aq)

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20
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Equation for AgBr and NH3

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AgBr(s) + 2NH3 -> [Ag(NH3)2]+(aq) + Br-(aq)

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21
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Define oxidising reagent

A

Electron acceptor

22
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What is the trend in oxidising ability of halogens?

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  • Decrease down the group
  • Larger radius = weaker attraction between nucleus and outer electron
23
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What is the ionic equation for:
Chlorine + Sodium Bromide -> Bromine + Sodium Chloride

A

Cl2 + 2Br- -> Br2 + 2Cl-

24
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Observation when Cl2 reacts with Br-

A

Br2 produced - orange solution

25
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Observation when Cl2 reacts with I-

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I2 produced - brown solution (black solid)

26
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Observation when Br2 reacts with I-

A

I2 produced - brown solution (black solid)

27
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Why is chlorine added to water?

A

Sterilises water by killing bacteria

28
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Why must chlorine be added in low concentrations?

A

It is toxic

29
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What is the reaction between chlorine and water?

A

H2O + Cl2 <–> HCl + HClO

30
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What is disproportionation?

A

A reaction in which a substance is simultaneously oxidized and reduced, giving two different products

31
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What is the trend in the reactivity of group 2 metals down the group?

32
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Equation for a group 2 metal reacting with liquid water

A

X(s) + H2O(l) -> X(OH)2 + H2(g)

33
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Equation for a group 2 metal reacting with steam

A

X(s) + H2O(g) -> XO(s) + H2(g)

34
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What are the observations of reaction with group 2 metals and water?

A
  • White solid produced
  • Bright white light
35
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Equation for when Mg is used in the extraction of Ti from TiCl4

A

TiCl4 + 2Mg -> 2MgCl2 + Ti

36
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What agent is Mg during its use in the extraction of Ti

A

Reducing agent

37
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What is the trend of the solubility of group 2 hydroxides?

A

Increases down the group

38
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Ionic equation for the formation of Magnesium Hydroxide

A

Mg2+ + 2OH- -> Mg(OH)2

39
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What is the observation for reaction between Mg and OH-?

A

White precipitate forms

40
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What can be used to test for the presence of Mg2+ ions in a solution?

41
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What can be used to test for the presence of OH- ions in a solution?

42
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Uses of Magnesium Hydroxide?

A
  • Indigestion relief (neutralises stomach acid)
  • Often called “milk of magnesia”
43
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What is the trend in the solubility of group 2 sulphates?

A

Decreases down the group

44
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Ionic equation for the formation of Barium Sulphate

A

Ba2+ + SO4 2- -> BaSO4

45
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What can be used to test for the presence of Ba2+ ions in a solution?

A

H2SO4 or Na2SO4

46
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What is the observation for reaction between Ba and SO4 2-?

A

Formation of a white precipitate

47
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What can be used to test for the presence of SO4 2- ions in a solution?

A

Acidified BaCl2

48
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Uses of Barium Sulphate

A
  • Stomach X-rays (barium meal)
49
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What are the dangers of using Ba2+ ions?

A

They are toxic

50
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Observation with the reaction with carbonate impurities

A

Effervescence

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